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July 2014

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July 2014

The twisted wreckage of the Kereru on Mt Johnston Photo: Ray Salisbury
Tragic accidents have resulted in many planes disappearing in the New Zealand wilderness. Here are three places to visit wreckage from those that have been found Numerous plane crashes have occurred in the New Zealand mountains, often with tragic consequences. The story of pioneer aviator Hamish Armstrong is one example. A Hawke’s Bay sheep and […]
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